The Summer White House

Everybody at the Summer White House Inn was quite lovely and accommodating during my brief stay. Sitting by the fireplace enjoying a bottle of wine was an added bonus. Thank so much for everything .

We had a very nice stay. Everyone was very kind and the house is amazing. We enjoyed it a lot.

We have stayed at Frank and Mary Newton's inns in Lenox for over 20 years. Together with the charming manager, Melissa, they are like family to us -- and every guest is treated in the same warm and friendly way. We particularly appreciate the homemade hot breakfasts, which are hard to find elsewhere and consistently delicious (especially the Egg Bake and the Peach Luscious!). The rooms are very well-appointed and comfortable. The location in the center of town enables guests to walk to excellent restaurants and the famous cultural venues (Tanglewood, Shakespeare and Company, Ventfort Hall).

All was in order. Hosts went out of their way to be sure we had all we needed.

The perfect setting, home and innkeepers for my escape from reality! From the moment you walk in the amazing front door, you are warmly greeted by Frank. Your bags are immediately wisked away and your walk up the main stair case leads you to an oasis. My room had the four-post high bed and it was complete luxury! The only reason I left my room was to sit in front of the roaring fire and listen to Frank play the piano...a little of singing helped also! The breakfast the next morning sitting at the long dining room table was relaxing and tasteful. Everything you wanted! I anxiously look forward to my next time at my "other" home!

Every time my family visits The Summer White House, we are transformed to a more genteel and gracious time in history. The hospitality and accommodations are simply perfect! Once you arrive and experience the warmth of Frank and Mary Newton, you will want to return again and again. It's hard to say which season is more beautiful to visit The Summer White House. William and Maria Becce, Broadway-Flushing, New York

Stayed to celebrate our anniversary. Very pleasant surprise of B and Bas we had only seen it online as well as Frank and Melissa. They could not have been more gracious and helpful. The setting is terrific, relaxing, and comfortable. We felt more like welcome guests of friends than tourists.

The innkeeper met me as soon as I arrived and accompanied me to my room. Over the course of the weekend the owners were cordial, talkative, and welcoming. The buffet breakfast included fresh fruit, cereal, breads, and one special entree. Also, the location made it possible to park and walk all over town.

Frank and Melissa went out of their way to assist us at a very difficult time and we will always treasure our stay with them. I lookforward to seeing them again in a couple of months.

A lovely, warm place. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very nice, home-cooked breakfasts. Room decoration is from an elegant, by-gone era. Comfortable mattresses, clean baths. A/C worked fine, if a bit noisy. The love seat and chair in the room need reupholstering. Could not hear people in other rooms which is very important. Great location in Lenox, near Tanglewood. Walk to excellent restaurants and shopping. Met some very pleasant people at breakfast, also.

My room (the Eleanor Roosevelt) was delightful -- roomy and comfortable, with many details throughout relating to Eleanor, which I loved. The house is gorgeous, the hosts are kind, the location (right in the center of town) can't be beat. I am absolutely planning a return visit for next summer's Shakespeare & Company season.

This is the place to stay if you are in Lenox for the Tanglewood festival or the Shakespeare & Co. performances. It is located conveniently close to the theatre and Tanglewood. The service is excellent! Frank and Mary Newton run a superb Bed & Breakfast with their home-cooked recipes provided for the guests every morning for the breakfast buffet. The rooms are charming and make you feel at home. You can relax after a busy day on the porch veranda or in their elegant lobby or library with a complete collection of books and a grand piano. If you are looking for elegance and a home away from home, The Summer White House is the place to stay! I highly recommend staying here for the summer or anytime of year. I had never been to Massachusetts before and I managed to find this place available and it was perfect because it was close to the Shakespeare & Co. theatre. Frank Newton made me feel at home and I enjoyed my stay very much. I would definitely come back again next summer! -Emerald